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Azerbaijan to ban AI-generated fake and sexual content in media

21 April 2026 13:30 (UTC +04:00)

The distribution of fake and sexual content created using artificial intelligence will be banned in the media, APA reports.

This is reflected in the proposed new Article 14.1.13-1 of the Law “On Media,” which was submitted for discussion at today’s session of the Milli Majlis.

According to the draft, the dissemination of photo, video, or audio materials that do not reflect reality and are created using artificial intelligence technologies or special software — including pornographic or sexual content — using a person’s image or voice without their consent will not be permitted.

In such cases, broadcasting may be temporarily suspended for up to 24 hours by a decision of the Audiovisual Council. The import and distribution in Azerbaijan of foreign print media containing such information may also be banned by a court decision.

A court may also decide to withdraw already distributed foreign print media products from sale if they violate this requirement.

At the same time, according to proposed amendments to the Law “On Information, Informatization and Protection of Information,” the owner of an internet information resource and its domain name, or a user of an information and telecommunications network, must prevent the placement of photo, video, or audio materials that do not reflect reality and are created using artificial intelligence technologies or special software — including pornographic or sexual content — using a person’s image or voice without their consent.

After discussions, the draft law was put to a vote and adopted in the third reading.